New​ draft vision for Essex Libraries published Draft plan aims to enhance lives of all communities over the next four years. From today, Friday 26 November, residents can have their say on Essex County Council’s (ECC) draft  vision for libraries as the ‘Everyone’s Library Service 2022-2026 draft plan’ is published.  www.essex.gov.uk/everyoneslibrary Helping children and adults improve their…

A CANDLELIT procession was held on Wednesday night to mark 128 women who were killed in acts of domestic violence in England and Wales. The procession took place in the town centre. The names of each women was read out. A spokesperson said: “Our government…

Dear Editor, I would like to thank the two chaps from Harlow Council (I think), who stayed with my 16 year old son at the Harlow skate park, after he had a fall and it looked like he had broken his ankle. Many thanks. Thanks…

A NEW three-year plan for Harlow Council is set to be agreed in the coming days, which aims to “make Harlow the best town in the country to raise your family and to send your children to school; the best place to start a business; the best…

ESSEX Police has charged a man after a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Harlow. Troy Eugene has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of fraud by false representation, one count of attempted burglary as well as theft of a motor…

WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

SHORTLY before 12noon this morning all caravans making up the unauthorised traveller encampment near to Harlow Fields School on Tendring Road left Harlow. Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council, said: “We took quick and decisive action yesterday and visited the site with the police…

REPRESENTATIVES from Harlow charities, ASL and Upwards with Downs, joined Robert Halfon MP in attending Dr Liam Fox’s Parliamentary reception for his Down Syndrome Bill. Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, is backing the Bill which will “transform provision and outcomes for all those living with Down…

THE over 40’s in Essex are being told getting booster jabs is the ‘most urgent priority’ in the fight against Covid-19. The age group is being encouraged to take advantage of the NHS’s Big Weekend Event of walk-in and bookable appointments this Saturday and Sunday.…

JANUARY 19th 2022 will see a glittering night at the Playhouse when the Heart 4 Harlow Awards celebrate the unsung heroes whose activities have brought out the very best in Harlow. Previously hosted at the Manor of Groves Hotel this bigger venue and a bigger…

COMMUNITY leaders are uniting across Southend, Essex and Thurrock and promising to end male violence against women. White Ribbon Day (Thursday, November 25th) also known as International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women sees the start of the Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic…

ESSEX Police officers led a joint operation targeting criminals working across the borders of Essex, Hertfordshire and London. Op Claymore saw us team up with the Hertfordshire and Metropolitan police forces to apprehend vehicles in the west of the county, particularly in and around Harlow…

WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

HARLOW Council has issued a statement after an unauthorised traveller encampment moved onto land in Harlow. Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council, said: “We are aware that there is currently four caravans on land near to Harlow Fields School. We have a zero tolerance…